Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Chiang (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship) laid before the House, — Copy of the Agreement to Amend the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America for the Sharing of Visa and Immigration Information, done at Ottawa on July 19, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-441-56.

Mr. McDonald (Avalon), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the 16th report of the committee, "Reducing the Harms Caused to Canadian Fish Stocks by Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-487.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 88 to 95, 102, 109, 110 and 113 to 115) was tabled.

Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), seconded by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), moved, — That the 20th report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 64)

Debate arose thereon.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order, or usual practice of the House, at the expiry of the time provided for debate on the motion to concur in the 20th report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, the member for Kitchener Centre be allowed to speak to the motion for not more than 10 minutes followed by five minutes for questions and comments.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), seconded by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), — That the 20th report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 64)

The debate continued.

At 1:21 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today and Standing Order 66(2), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45(8), the recorded division was further deferred until Monday, October 7, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), one concerning the environment (No. 441-02649) and one concerning employment and labour (No. 441-02650);

— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-02651);

— by Mr. Strahl (Chilliwack—Hope), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02652), one concerning justice (No. 441-02653) and one concerning health (No. 441-02654);

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-02655);

— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning parliament and politics (No. 441-02656), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-02657), two concerning health (Nos. 441-02658 and 441-02659), one concerning justice (No. 441-02660), two concerning foreign affairs (Nos. 441-02661 and 441-02663) and one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02662).

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), — That the government's failure of fully providing documents, as ordered by the House on June 10, 2024, be hereby referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs;

And of the amendment of Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets), — That the motion be amended by adding the following:

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable);

And of the amendment of Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets).

The debate continued.

A message was received from the Senate as follows:

A message was received informing the Commons that on October 3, 2024, at 3:28 p.m., Her Excellency the Governor General signified royal assent by written declaration to the following bills:

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable);

And of the amendment of Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets).

The debate continued.

A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired:

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable);

And of the amendment of Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets).

The debate continued.

A message was received from the Senate as follows:

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid before the House as follows:

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Report of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-2-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Report of Marine Atlantic Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-622-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Report of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act, S.C. 2001, c. 29, s. 22. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-867-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Seaway International Bridge Corporation Ltd. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-635-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-713-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-714-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-715-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Pacific Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-716-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-724-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Reports of VIA Rail Canada Inc. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-921-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Reports of VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-1303-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2024-29 of the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-822-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue) — Reports of the Canada Revenue Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-646-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. Boissonnault (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages) — Reports of the Department of Employment and Social Development for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-884-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Reports of Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-562-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Reports of the Parks Canada Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-616-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Reports of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-693-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Ms. Hajdu (Minister of Indigenous Services) — Reports of the Department of Indigenous Services for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-1145-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. Holland (Minister of Health) — Reports of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-602-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. Holland (Minister of Health) — Reports of the Department of Health for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-629-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. Holland (Minister of Health) — Reports of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-852-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. Holland (Minister of Health) — Reports of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-855-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. Holland (Minister of Health) — Reports of the Public Health Agency of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-936-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) — Reports of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-323-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the seventh report of the Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship, "The Special Committee on the Canada-People's Republic of China Relations condemns the verdict of Hong Kong's High Court on pro-democracy activists" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-463), presented to the House on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-463.

— by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of the Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency , together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1016-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of the Canadian Pork Promotion – Research Agency (PPRA), together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1310-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Reports of Farm Credit Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-704-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Reports of the Canadian Grain Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-705-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Reports of the Canadian Dairy Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-705-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Reports of the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-705-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Reports of the National Farm Products Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-705-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Ms. Martinez Ferrada (Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec) — Reports of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-328-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Service Fees Report of the Department of Canadian Heritage for 2023 to 2024, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 451 “20(1)”. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1210-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:

— by Mr. Strahl (Chilliwack—Hope), one concerning the democratic process (No. 441-02664).

At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly, at 6:55 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).